Land Surface Temperature
Definition
The Land Surface Temperature (LST) is aggregated radiometric surface temperature of the ensemble of components within the sensor field of view.
GEOGLAM Agriculture Indicator Category
Agricultural Land Includes or is Indicated by
Cropland
EAV Stewards
Within Season Requirements:
| Application or Policy Supported | Related Variables | Frequency of Update | Spatial Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SDG 6.4 & 2, heat stress, (night) frost damage, monitoring of growing days, climate adaptation, water & irrigation management |
ETa, Air temperature, Surface Soil Moisture Cropland Mask |
Daily Min/max/average LST (including nighttime), within each season |
Field to landscape level |